Deeply Disturbed
Deeply Disturbed

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Deeply Disturbed

1997
Movie
90 min
English

Jane Davidson had been plagued by obscene calls. Then one morning at the laundromat, mistakenly believing a flirtatious black man might be the caller, Jane runs to Howard Wilson. Little does she know this innocent looking salesman is also a serial killer. After gaining Jane's confidence, Howard forces her at gunpoint back to his rundown apartment.

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IMDb5.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes35%
Metacritic42/100
Google Users55%
Director: Philip J. JonesGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young woman inherits a secluded cabin in the woods, only to discover it harbors a dark secret and a malevolent presence. As she delves into the cabin's history, she uncovers a series of disturbing events that put her own life in grave danger. The isolated setting amplifies the terror as she struggles to survive the night against the encroaching evil.

Critical Reception

Deeply Disturbed received mixed reviews upon its release, with critics often citing its predictable plot and reliance on jump scares. However, some reviewers acknowledged the film's atmospheric tension and the committed performances of its cast, particularly the lead actress. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some enjoying the horror elements while others found it lacking originality.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its effective use of atmosphere and suspense.

  • Criticized for a formulaic storyline and underdeveloped characters.

  • The lead performance was noted as a strong point amidst the film's flaws.

Google audience: Audience reviews highlight the film's chilling moments and the isolation of its setting as positives, but many found the plot to be uninspired and the scares to be unoriginal.

Fun Fact

The cabin used for filming was an actual abandoned structure located deep within a remote forest, adding to the authentic sense of isolation for the cast and crew.

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